Frequently Asked Questions

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What is Nuclear Medicine Technology?

Nuclear medicine technology is a medical specialty that uses unique, safe, and painless techniques both to image the body and treat disease.

What is the average starting salary for an entry-level technologist?

What are some of the career opportunities available for the Nuclear Medicine Technologists?

Career opportunities in nuclear medical technology include not only clinical nuclear medicine technologists, but also as educators, research assistants, health physicists, hospital radiation safety officers, state inspectors, physicians, and sales representatives for nuclear instrumentation and radiopharmaceutical companies.

What are some of the employment opportunities available for the Nuclear Medicine Technologists?

What are some of the primary duties of a Nuclear Medicine Technologists?

A nuclear medicine technologist (NMT) has direct patient contact when performing the nuclear medicine procedures and uses a variety of radiation equipment and computers to acquire data.

What are some other duties a Nuclear Medicine Technologists might perform?

Other responsibilities of an NMT include quality control and preparation of radioactive drugs.

How do I apply?

Application is made through the UAB Graduate School. Graduate School admission forms are available from the UAB Graduate School.

When is the deadline to apply?

Early Admission deadline, for Fall enrollment, is February 15 for first consideration. International student admission deadline is April 30. Applications will be accepted up until July 1 on a case-by-case basis as program capacity allows. August 1 is the last deadline if space is available.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.